This bottle shows the ripe, rich side of Anderson Valley, with aromas of deep red fruit, fall spice and some touches of...
B. Wise Vineyards, Fort Ross-Seaview – Sonoma County (California) Chardonnay 2021
Often wines from this region seem to fight some of the natural characteristics that should emanate from this cooler,...
B. Wise Vineyards, Moon Mountain District – Sonoma County (California) Syrah 2019
B. Wise is the less-expensive franchise of Brion wines, both owned by Brion Wise. This wine has a mix of red and...
Halter Ranch, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Picpoul 2020
Raise your hand if you have ever tasted a sparkling Picpoul? No? I thought not. Me neither. But...
Theorem Vineyards, Moon Mountain District – Sonoma County (California) Syrah 2021
This is as close as I have seen an American Syrah come to the rich, earthy overtones and aromas of iconic, old-style...
Dry Creek Vineyards, Sonoma County (California) Zinfandel 2020
Zinfandel styles can vary widely, but the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma County is clearly one of the best sites for Zinfandel...
Moone-Tsai, Howell Mountain – Napa Valley (California) 2019
It seems about time that we re-focus on the number of excellent reds (and some nice Sauvignon Blancs) coming out of Howell...
Oberon, Napa Valley (California) Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Oberon was founded by Michael Mondavi when he split with the Robert Mondavi franchise, and the winemaking is by old Napa...
Three Sticks, Sonoma Coast (Sonoma County, California) Pinot Noir 2021
The Sonoma Coast (especially the part of the Sonoma Coast AVA that is west and elevated) is known for cooler temperatures...
Stolpman Vineyards, Ballard Canyon (Santa Barbara County, California) Roussanne 2021
Best known for Syrah, Stolpman turns out to be a strong advocate of Roussanne. As for background and an...
Paula Kornell, Napa Valley (California) 2020
This enticing wine is made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes grown in Mitsuko’s Vineyard in the cool-climate...
Domaine de la Côte, Sta. Rita Hills (Santa Barbara County, California) Pinot Noir 2020
Domaine de la Côte is one of Rajat Parr’s and Sashi Moorman’s esteemed projects, focused Pinot...